FEBRUARY 2009

Tri-Cities Legislative Council

taking issues to Olympia

Every year about this time, the Tri-CitiesLegislative Council loads up a bus andheads over to see the Powers That Be inthe state capitol. And they’re asking youto come along...The TCLC’s annual lobbying trip takesplace February 19th and 20th this year.$310 covers the bus ride over and back,a night at the Red Lion Inn at CapitolLake, meals and recep-tions, meetings with

political ofcials

and a group photoin the Senate.Issues thatthe TCLCwill weighin on thisyear areeconomicdevelopment, climate change and re-newable energy, regional transportation,Hanford clean-up and a discrepancybetween what Lockheed-Martin pays inB&O taxes versus other DOE contractors.Thursday evening, the 19th, TCLC willhost a reception that is expected toattract 250 politicians, lobbyists andothers. Last year a band led by LieutenantGovernor Brad Owen provided the musicand they are expected back this year.The Legislative Council consists of repre-sentatives from the Pasco, Hispanic, WestRichland and Tri-Cities Regional Chambersof Commerce and from TRIDEC and theTri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau.Council members meet ahead of timeto decide which issues to tackle. By thetime they head to Olympia, positions(and position papers) are distributed, tomake sure that group membersare all on the samepage.

ToastMasters:the Gift of Gab!

On Monday, February 9th, the PascoChamber will host its regular monthlyluncheon meeting. This month’s speakerwill be

Christopher Turner

of CNTConsulting in Kennewick. He’ll bespeaking on speaking, more or less...Turner is a member of the

My Time -Our Time Toastmasters

club. The groupdescribes it’s mission as,

“...to provide amutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member hasthe opportunity to develop communica-tion and leadership skills, which in

turn foster self-condence and

personal growth.”

Among the subjects on which Turnerfrequently consults are Team Building,Time Management, Social Styles andCommunication, Leadership, StrategicPlanning and Career and Life Coaching.Don’t forget to RSVP for this month’smeeting! (547-9755 or via e-mail atinfo@pascochamber.org.)

If you’re interested in joining theTCLC’s trip to Olympia, they’d love

to have you along. To fnd out more

contact the Pasco Chamber of Commerce at 547-9755.

Ryan Brault, PresidentPasco Chamber of Commerce

Members wishing to contribute to this column can email news to info@pascochamber.org

WORTH MENTIONING

Making a Difference for the Business Community

The Chamber is off to a great start in 2009!The just-completed

2009 Ag Show

waswell-attended and the

Ag Hall of Fame

banquet—this year, a part of the Ag Show—was sold out. Hall of Fame inducteesincluded the late State Representative

Steve Hailey

, and Franklin Countypioneer farmers

Leonard and MarilynHanses

and

Edwin and Jane Danz

. Eachhad an important role in the developmentof our strong agricultural heritage.Thanks to the committee members,volunteers, sponsors, vendors, chamberstaff and Debbie and Cathleen with

Wahoo Events,

who all worked hard tomake these events so successful!We look forward to continued successthrough the year as your chamber con-tinues to look for new ways to add realvalue to your membership. Please call

or stop by the chamber ofce with any

ideas or suggestions you might have.And remember to join us at this year’s

monthly luncheons

Building BridgesNetworking Events.

Finally, mark your calendar now for

“Swirl After Sunset,”

this year’s PascoChamber of Commerce fundraisingauction event. It’s set for May 2nd at

Preston Premium Wines

—and I’ll seeyou there!

Ryan

Bogert Aviation

of Pasco was recog-nized as the Small Manufacturer of the Year by the

Association of Wash-ington Business.

United Way, Boys and Girls Club

and

Hispanic Academic Achievers

joined forces to host a fundraisingevent, raising over $87,000!

McCurleyImports

donated a 2009 MercedesBenz as the door prize.

Ralph Broetje

Broetje Orchards

was honored as the Good Fruit Growerof the Year by

Good Fruit Grower

Magazine

Abadan

is one of only 23 franchiseesnationwide to receive Konica Minolta’sPro-Tech Award for 2009. This awardrecognizes high standards of service.

Loretta Marston

123 Bookkeeping

has received a certication for the

2009 version of QuickBooks.

Arstrid Goplin

of Pasco received theWomen’s Leadership Through ScienceAward at the recent Washington StateHorticultural Association meeting.

Sundown Sport and Marine

of Richlandreceived an Outstanding CustomerService Award from

Malibu Boats

.The

City of Pasco

and

Mid-ColumbiaLibrary

are working together on the

Pasco Library

remodel

The library isclosed through March, but servicesare available through a Bookmobilestationed at the Library and from theCity’s CyberStop at 333 South Wehe.

Mary Hopkin

is the new ManagingEditor of the

Tri-Cities Area Journalof Business.

Franklin PUD Commissioner

BillGordon

has been reappointed to the

American Public Power Association’sPolicy Makers Council.

Renewing Members

14TH AVENUE PHARMACYALLSTATEBAISCH VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, INC.BAKER AND GILES, P. S. CPA'SBEKINS NORTHWEST/ATLAS VAN LINESBEN FRANKLIN TRANSITCLARK JENNINGS & ASSOCIATES, INC.COLUMBIA PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC., P. S.CONOVER INSURANCEFROM THE HEARTHILLCREST BRUCE LEE MEMORIAL CENTERHOLIDAY INN EXPRESSHUSK'S OFFICE FURNITURE/SUPPLIESIFC INSURANCEKUFFEL, HULTGRENN, KLASHKE & SHEALEAVY, SCHULTZ, DAVIS & FEARING, P. S.LOURDES HEALTH NETWORKMIDDLETON SIX SONS FARMSPASCO AUTO WRECKING, INC.PASCO MACHINERY CO.PASCO VISION CLINIC, P. S.PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO.PORT OF PASCOPOWER CITY ELECTRIC, INC.RANDOLPH CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.RDO EQUIPMENTRED LION HOTEL PASCOROACH LAW OFFICESRUDY'S PEPPERBLENDSRUSS DEAN FAMILY RVS. S. EQ., INC.T & R FARMS, INC.VIC VANDERSCHOORW. R. WILKINS TRI-CITIESWASHINGTON COLLECTORS TRI-CITIES, INC.YAKIMA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOANZEN-NOH-HAY, INC.

The biggest crane of its kind in the world—built by Lampson International Inc.—visiblefor miles from the Port of Pasco.

BIG THINGS

happen in Pasco

PASCO AG SHOW 2009

AROUND TOWN

Events | Activities | F un things to do

Doug Gast

Exhibit is February 2-5 atCBC’s Esvelt Gallery.

A Feast for the Eyes

exhibit runsFebruary 3-27 at the Allied ArtsGallery in Richland.Hanford High School presents

LittleWomen

on February 6 & 7, 7:30

PM,

atthe school’s Black Box Theatre.

Playhouse Disney Live!

February14th, 1:30-3:00

at Toyota Center.

Preston Premium Wines Annual PortTasting

will be February 14th at 7

Home and Garden Show

is February20-22 at TRAC.

CBC Art Faculty

Art Exhibit

will beFebruary 16-20 and 23-26 at CBC’sEsvelt Gallery.Academy of Children’s Theatre pres-ents

Little Women

February 20 & 21.For more information call 943-6027.

Once Upon a Mattress

will beperformed February 21st, at 7:30

,at the Hanford High School Auditoriumin Richland.

Father Daughter Ball

is February27th, 7

, at TRAC. Call 736-2086for tickets.

American Red Cross’ Real Hero’sBreakfast

will be March 5th, 6:30

,at TRAC.

Pasco City Council

meets everyMonday, 7:00

, at the Pasco City Hall.

Franklin County Commissioners

meet every Monday, 9:00

, atthe Franklin County Court House.

Members wishing to contribute to this column can e-mail news to info@pascochamber.org

Growing the Seeds of Tomorrow

2009 Ag Show’s Top New Products

New Holland Harvester Combine

from S. S. EQ

Bloomtime Biological FD Biopesticide

from Northwest AgriProducts

Organic Apple Butter Collection

from

Middleton Foods

Turbo Chisel

from Central MachineThe 2009 Pasco Ag Show and Ag Hall

of Fame Banquet are ofcially in the

books... This year the Ag Hall of FameBanquet was made a part of the Ag Show

for the rst time. As usual, a big draw

was the BIG equipment brought in byvarious vendors... If you attended theshow and would like to make requestsor suggestions for next year, please givethe chamber a call!

Premier:

RDO Equipment

Union Gospel Mission Food Drive:

Toyota of Tri-Cities

VIP Reception:

Brock, Carpenter,McGuire & Dewulf

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NetworkTask.com& Microsoft

Ag Hall of Fame Gala:

Port of Pasco